Brianne Carroll, PT, DPT, OCS, NCS

Dr. Brianne Carroll, PT, DPT, NCS, OCS, is a board-certified physical therapist specializing in both orthopedic and neurologic rehabilitation, with a strong commitment to helping patients return to active, healthy lifestyles. She has been practicing since 2015 and currently serves as a Level II Senior Physical Therapist at NYU Langone Orthopedic Center in Manhattan, the highest clinical level for full-time treating therapists within the organization. In her role, she provides one-on-one outpatient care for orthopedic and post-operative patients, developing individualized treatment plans that incorporate manual therapy, exercise prescription, injury prevention strategies, and patient education. She also serves as a chart auditor for Medicare documentation compliance and contributes to staff development through education, data analysis, and training initiatives. Dr. Carroll earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Hunter College and holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Manhattan University, where she competed as a Division I swimmer.

Over the course of her career, Dr. Carroll has worked across a range of clinical settings including acute care, cardiac rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy, gaining extensive experience treating orthopedic, neurologic, pulmonary, and pelvic floor conditions. She holds advanced certifications in Blood Flow Restriction Therapy, Functional Movement Screen, and LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s disease, and her clinical interests include concussion rehabilitation, running-related injuries, and sports performance. She is also a member of the NYU Run Lab team, where she contributes to running analysis through advanced video and movement assessment to support injury prevention and performance optimization.

Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Carroll is actively involved in professional education, research, and community outreach. She has presented at national and international conferences, including the World Congress on Physiotherapy, Physical Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine and the APTA Combined Sections Meeting, and regularly delivers community lectures on running biomechanics, marathon preparation, and injury prevention. She is also deeply committed to adaptive sports and volunteered for several seasons with the Adaptive Sports Foundation, where she taught skiing and snowboarding to individuals with disabilities and helped train volunteer instructors. Through her clinical practice, teaching, and service, she remains dedicated to advancing the field of physical therapy and empowering patients of all abilities to move with confidence and independence.

• Hunter College - Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy/Therapist
• Manhattan University - Bachelor’s Degree, Kinesiology and Exercise Science

• Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS), July 2024
• Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), July 2023
• Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), August 2022
• Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Certified, Levels I & II, 2022–2023
• Credentialed Clinical Instructor, Level 1, American Physical Therapy Association, August 2022
• CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, May 2024
• LSVT BIG Certified, 2017–2025
• Bioness L300 Go System Certified Clinician, December 2019–Present

• Distinguished Service Award from Manhattan University
• Department of Kinesiology

• Member, PSIA-AASI
• Member, American Physical Therapy Association

• Adaptive Sports Foundation in Windham
• New York - volunteer instructor teaching adults and children with disabilities how to ski and snowboard

Publications

• Carroll, B., Babyar, S., Hunt, S., Sheeleigh Albright, & Wnukowski, M. (2018). The influence of sagittal plane neck alignment on mylohyoid activity during oropharyngeal swallowing: A surface electromyographic analysis. CRANIO: The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice.
• Toscano, L., & Carroll, B. (2014). Preventing ACL Injuries in Females: What Physical Educators Need to Know. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 86(1), 40–46.

Professional Articles

• “When to Refer to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy,” CovalentCareers.com (February 2020)
• “10 Creative Physical Therapy Inservice Ideas,” CovalentCareers.com (November 2019)
• “5 Things Patients Are Afraid to Tell You,” CovalentCareers.com (May 2019)

Platform Presentations

• “Decoding Orthopedic and Neurologic Differential Diagnosis: A Case-Based Approach” (90-minute team presentation), APTA Combined Sections Meeting, 2026
• “Staying Afloat: Comprehensive Examination and Treatment of the Swimmer’s Shoulder” (2-hour team presentation), APTA Combined Sections Meeting, 2025
• “Dropped Head Syndrome” case study presentation, 10th World Congress on Physiotherapy, Physical Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine, London, May 2024